Obituary
Verlan Dwayne Urban
Verlan grew up on the family farm in Hillsboro, WI. and attended La Crosse State. He later joined the National Guard and served for 9 years. Verlan worked for Trane Company for 42 years. He worked his way from machinist, to foreman, to engineer and worked 10 years as a production manager, with Trane Service First in Charlotte, NC. He greatly enjoyed working with all of his co-workers. He was a man who loved the natural earth. His farm and garden were his special place to talk to God. Verlan enjoyed fishing, wood working, gardening and family camping with his sons, family, and friends. After he retired Verlan loved to enjoy the beauty of the earth through his camping trips with his wife, Joyce. He was a father who inspired his sons to do well, and they have. He loved to host Halloween camp outs at the farm and took great joy in the laughter and good times.
Verlan is survived by his wife, Joyce; sons, Darrell (Lisa) of La Crosse, Doug (Jackie) of Rockland, Brendon of Mount Holly, NC; grandchildren, Jordan, Hayden; sister, Marvalene Sosinsky of Tomahawk, WI; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Tillie; brother, Harlan of Hillsboro; sister in law, Donna, and brother in law, Herbert Sosinsky.
Joyce would like to thank all of the family and friends who have been supportive during this difficult time, as well as the staff at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, for their care of Verlan.
A celebration of life will held on for Verlan Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Coulee Region Funeral Home, 133 Mason St. Onalaska with visitation from 10:00 am until noon with a service from 12 to 1 pm. The Rev. Don Euhler will officiate.
My sincere sympathy to you Joyce and your family. I am remembering Verlan’s overflowing grape crop when we visited, and his accessible strawberry plants up on the hay wagon! Yes, he was a man of nature and ingenuity, and friendship.
Death leaves a heartache
No one can heal,
Love leaves a memory
No one can steal
-From an Irish tombstone